What is uterine artery occlusion?

Uterine artery occlusion (UAO) is an increasingly popular alternative to hysterectomy and myomectomy as a treatment for uterine fibroid tumour or postpartum bleeding. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) and laparoscopic uterine artery occlusion (LUAO) are the most known forms of UAO.

What is the success rate of uterine artery embolization?

Uterine fibroid embolization is a very effective procedure with an approximate success rate of 85%. Most individuals who undergo the procedure have a dramatic improvement in their symptoms and a decrease in size of their uterine fibroids.

Is uterine artery embolization painful?

The most significant pain usually occurs immediately following the procedure and over the next six hours. Patients report that this pain is similar to menstrual cramps. Some patients experience no pain. Patients usually stay overnight in the hospital, so that the arterial access site and your pain are monitored.

How does uterine artery embolization affect fertility?

UFE did not impair fertility. In fact, 32 of the 89 patients actually had a rise in ovarian reserve, post-procedure.

Can you still get pregnant after a myomectomy?

In most cases pregnancy after myomectomy is possible. “But the chances depend on the age of the woman, the number, size and location of fibroids for which surgery was done and other associated factors,” says Dr.

Can you get pregnant after uterine artery embolization?

Application to clinical practice The trial demonstrated that it is possible to conceive and carry a pregnancy successfully to term after UAE. It also demonstrated the risk of abnormal placentation, low or very low birth weights, and preterm deliveries following the procedure.

What are the side effects of uterine artery embolization?

What are the risks of a uterine artery embolization?

  • Abnormal bleeding (hemorrhage)
  • Injury to the uterus.
  • Infection of the uterus or the puncture site in the groin.
  • Collection of blood under the skin (hematoma) at the puncture site in the groin.
  • Injury to the artery being used.
  • Blood clots.
  • Infertility.

Who is a candidate for uterine artery embolization?

[ corrected] The ideal candidate for UFE is a postfertility, premenopausal patient with symptomatic uterine fibroids who strongly desires to avoid hysterectomy. Although there is no fixed size limitation, patients with pedunculated subserosal fibroids are not considered ideal candidates.

Is uterine artery embolization a surgery?

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a procedure to treat fibroids without surgery. Instead, the doctor (a radiologist) uses special imaging methods to treat your uterine fibroids. During the procedure, the blood supply of the fibroids is cut off, causing the fibroids to shrink.

Can you have children after uterine artery embolization?

Can you have a baby after embolization?

Pregnancy is possible after uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE. There are risks however. There is an age-related risk of ovarian impairment. Studies show that there is a change in ovarian function after UFE.